Nigeria Customs' Kirikiri Terminal Grows H1 Revenue by 63% to N89.2bn Amid Anti-Smuggling Successes
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal of the Nigeria Customs Service recorded a 63% increase in revenue, collecting N89.2 billion in the first half of 2025. The command also seized two containers of expired pharmaceuticals worth N130 million. The growth is attributed to improved efficiency and reforms, and the command remains committed to enforcing the law and collaborating with stakeholders.
The Nigeria Customs Service's Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) has reported a significant increase in revenue, collecting N89.2 billion between January and June 2025. This figure represents a 63% growth compared to the N54.8 billion collected during the same period in 2024. According to the KLT Customs Area Controller, Eghosa Edelduok, the achievement is a result of enhanced operational efficiency, improved compliance, and strategic reforms.
In a separate development, the command successfully conducted anti-smuggling operations, seizing two 40-ft containers of expired pharmaceutical products. These items, with a total duty-paid value of N130 million, were in violation of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023. The seized contraband has been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further action.
The article states that the command is dedicated to upholding transparency, accountability, and professionalism while enforcing the law without compromise. Edelduok expressed gratitude to all stakeholders and partner agencies for their crucial support, which she believes is vital for the command's effective operation and the advancement of the national economy. The KLT command plans to maintain its engagement with stakeholders through open communication and inter-agency cooperation.
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